Tie UK MPs’ salaries to attendance and voting performance
Tie UK MPs’ salaries to attendance and voting performance
Recent signers:
Doug Chapman and 17 others have signed recently.
The Issue
Members of Parliament are elected to serve as representatives of the people. They are entrusted with the responsibility of shaping the future of our nation through their participation in legislative processes. However, there are growing concerns about MPs failing to attend sessions and engage actively in the voting process. It is imperative that we hold these elected officials accountable to ensure they are fulfilling the roles they promised to execute.
As a citizen, it is disheartening to learn of persistent reports of low attendance and neglectful voting behaviors among some MPs. Being an MP is not just an honor; it is a duty to the public. It's crucial that our MPs not only turn up but actively participate in decision-making processes that impact our lives. We, the people, deserve to have our voices effectively represented in Parliament.
To address this issue, I propose that the salaries of UK MPs be tied to their attendance and voting performance. This is a practical solution that will motivate MPs to engage more actively in parliamentary work. By implementing a performance-based pay system, we can ensure that MPs are consistently present and engaged in their duties, thus respecting the trust we've placed in them.
The Office on National Statistics could be tasked with compiling and publishing MPs' attendance and voting records. Such transparency will allow the public to hold their representatives accountable. A similar approach has proven effective in other professional fields, where performance is directly linked to remuneration.
By signing this petition, you are calling on Parliament to establish a formal system that connects MPs' earnings to their professional diligence. This initiative seeks to create a more responsible and responsive government that truly works in the best interest of its citizens.
Join me in demanding accountability and transparency from our elected officials. Sign this petition to ensure our MPs are working for us, not just drawing a salary at our expense. Together, we can inspire change and reinforce democratic principles in the United Kingdom's parliamentary system.
As a citizen, it is disheartening to learn of persistent reports of low attendance and neglectful voting behaviors among some MPs. Being an MP is not just an honor; it is a duty to the public. It's crucial that our MPs not only turn up but actively participate in decision-making processes that impact our lives. We, the people, deserve to have our voices effectively represented in Parliament.
To address this issue, I propose that the salaries of UK MPs be tied to their attendance and voting performance. This is a practical solution that will motivate MPs to engage more actively in parliamentary work. By implementing a performance-based pay system, we can ensure that MPs are consistently present and engaged in their duties, thus respecting the trust we've placed in them.
The Office on National Statistics could be tasked with compiling and publishing MPs' attendance and voting records. Such transparency will allow the public to hold their representatives accountable. A similar approach has proven effective in other professional fields, where performance is directly linked to remuneration.
By signing this petition, you are calling on Parliament to establish a formal system that connects MPs' earnings to their professional diligence. This initiative seeks to create a more responsible and responsive government that truly works in the best interest of its citizens.
Join me in demanding accountability and transparency from our elected officials. Sign this petition to ensure our MPs are working for us, not just drawing a salary at our expense. Together, we can inspire change and reinforce democratic principles in the United Kingdom's parliamentary system.
Carol JonesPetition Starter
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Recent signers:
Doug Chapman and 17 others have signed recently.
The Issue
Members of Parliament are elected to serve as representatives of the people. They are entrusted with the responsibility of shaping the future of our nation through their participation in legislative processes. However, there are growing concerns about MPs failing to attend sessions and engage actively in the voting process. It is imperative that we hold these elected officials accountable to ensure they are fulfilling the roles they promised to execute.
As a citizen, it is disheartening to learn of persistent reports of low attendance and neglectful voting behaviors among some MPs. Being an MP is not just an honor; it is a duty to the public. It's crucial that our MPs not only turn up but actively participate in decision-making processes that impact our lives. We, the people, deserve to have our voices effectively represented in Parliament.
To address this issue, I propose that the salaries of UK MPs be tied to their attendance and voting performance. This is a practical solution that will motivate MPs to engage more actively in parliamentary work. By implementing a performance-based pay system, we can ensure that MPs are consistently present and engaged in their duties, thus respecting the trust we've placed in them.
The Office on National Statistics could be tasked with compiling and publishing MPs' attendance and voting records. Such transparency will allow the public to hold their representatives accountable. A similar approach has proven effective in other professional fields, where performance is directly linked to remuneration.
By signing this petition, you are calling on Parliament to establish a formal system that connects MPs' earnings to their professional diligence. This initiative seeks to create a more responsible and responsive government that truly works in the best interest of its citizens.
Join me in demanding accountability and transparency from our elected officials. Sign this petition to ensure our MPs are working for us, not just drawing a salary at our expense. Together, we can inspire change and reinforce democratic principles in the United Kingdom's parliamentary system.
As a citizen, it is disheartening to learn of persistent reports of low attendance and neglectful voting behaviors among some MPs. Being an MP is not just an honor; it is a duty to the public. It's crucial that our MPs not only turn up but actively participate in decision-making processes that impact our lives. We, the people, deserve to have our voices effectively represented in Parliament.
To address this issue, I propose that the salaries of UK MPs be tied to their attendance and voting performance. This is a practical solution that will motivate MPs to engage more actively in parliamentary work. By implementing a performance-based pay system, we can ensure that MPs are consistently present and engaged in their duties, thus respecting the trust we've placed in them.
The Office on National Statistics could be tasked with compiling and publishing MPs' attendance and voting records. Such transparency will allow the public to hold their representatives accountable. A similar approach has proven effective in other professional fields, where performance is directly linked to remuneration.
By signing this petition, you are calling on Parliament to establish a formal system that connects MPs' earnings to their professional diligence. This initiative seeks to create a more responsible and responsive government that truly works in the best interest of its citizens.
Join me in demanding accountability and transparency from our elected officials. Sign this petition to ensure our MPs are working for us, not just drawing a salary at our expense. Together, we can inspire change and reinforce democratic principles in the United Kingdom's parliamentary system.
Carol JonesPetition Starter
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Petition created on 6 April 2026